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Kahwa Coffee Kahwa Coffee

Almost 15 years ago a young couple began roasting their own coffee beans and opened a coffee shop. At the time, a Seattle based chain was the only option in town. Today, you could hit a different coffee shop every day of the month and never utter your size in Italian. But Kahwa is the granddaddy of them all. The location at 475 2nd Street N. in downtown St. Pete is their original shop (they have 14 locations). It hasn’t changed much because it didn’t need to. Baristas are friendly and efficient, chatting with loyal customers who come in for “their usual.” The local history professor cruises through just about every day, stopping to chat with the people he knows (most of them), while Uber drivers, realtors and restaurant servers stop in to get their caffeine fix. But is the coffee good? They wholesale coffee to over 800 restaurants and hotels, so someone thinks so. 

In the world of COVID-19 Kahwa pivoted quickly to selling online, making sure their customers didn’t miss the taste of their favorite bean. Reopening their sidewalk seating, their app allows coffee lovers to place and pay for their order and pick it up – contact-free. And if you don’t want to get out of your car, hit one of their drive-thru locations. 

Kahwa’s menu is pastry-centered (the 2nd Ave South location offers a broader lunch menu). Wifi is always reliable and it’s a great spot for a business meeting for two, or to catch up with a friend. 

Address

475 2nd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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Hours

Weekdays 7am - 5pm, Weekend 7:30 - 5pm

Food

Pastry-centered

Drink

Hot & Iced Coffees

WiFi Speed

Very Reliable

WiFi Password

goodcoffee

Electrical Outlets

Scattered around, power strip by the front door

Parking

2-3 hour free street parking. Bike racks in front.

Pet Friendliness

Yes

Seating

What's special about Kahwa Coffee?

"Each blend is roasted and packaged on demand to guarantee quality and freshness. "

Kahwa’s reputation is built on the quality and consistency of the product. 100% premium quality Arabica beans are selected from different origins around the world, these beans are then blended and skillfully roasted to produce a complex flavor that allows each origin to yield its most distinct palate.

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